A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Google does not have to sell its popular Chrome web browser, but cannot engage in exclusive search deals. Google also has to share search data.
This remedy is a long-awaited moment Landmark 2020 Antitrust Case The Google confrontation against the Justice Department, which ruled that Internet giants illegally maintain dominance in online searches. It does this by signing expensive contracts with companies like Apple, Mozilla and Samsung that make Google the default search platform on a variety of services and devices.
Under potential remedies in the case, Google will be required to sell its Chrome Web browser, which currently maintains a 69% global market share. GlobalStats. Chrome provides valuable user data from Google to improve searches and better focus on online ads.
Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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